Betti on the High Wire

Ok, yes. Yes, you know pretty much exactly what's going to happen as soon as you read a summary of this book. Yes, most of the characters are pretty darn flat. Yes, there are some cheesy parts. But... But I have a weakness for adoption stories. But the way that the author never reveals the country of......more

Babo's parents will come back for her... Or so she thinks. Sadly, Babo's reality is another. Her country is being torn by war and her parents are both dead, leaving her in the care of Auntie Moo, a woman who kindly took charge of the orphaned circus children after an attack. Luckily for Babo, an Ame......more

Railsback has created memorable characters and very tender relationships that got to me despite a somewhat flawed story.......more

There's no limit to the number of beautiful stories, like this one, that the world is ready to receive. I feel certain that for many years to come, Betti on the High Wire will be a surprising and special revelation to thousands of readers who take a chance on it, branching out to discover the remark......more

A good middle grade novel about Babo, an immigrant/refugee of war who has been adopted by an American family. This is a great story to introduce about war to the children, and how it will impact the kids in many countries. Babo is a great heroine, even though sometimes a little bit too one dimension......more